Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family
The Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family is a private foundation based in Marietta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports $1,918,625 in grants to 13 organizations, including recipients in Georgia, Florida, and New York.
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family at a glance
In short: Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family gave $1.9M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $148K), mostly in Georgia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,918,625
- +90.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $147,587
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $19,903,261
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4865 Olde Towne Parkway Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30068
Phone: (404) 231-2333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 51 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 17% to recipients in Florida, and 5% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $367K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $661K (2022) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Atlanta, GA | Community Wellness | $1,000,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Operation Fund for Community Center | $410,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Sarasota, FL | Hospital | $333,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Anti-Hate Organization | $50,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Religious | $50,000 |
| Ahavath Achim Synagogue Atlanta, GA | Religious | $35,325 |
| High Museum of Art Atlanta, GA | Art Organization | $15,000 |
| Jewish Home Life Communities Atlanta, GA | Community Wellness | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Society Marietta, GA | Performing Arts Support | $5,500 |
| American Jewish Committee Buckhead, GA | Community Wellness | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,903,261 | $1,255,788 | $2,052,918 | $1,918,625 | 13 | $1,927,525 | $995,122 | $1,074,787 |
| 2023 | $20,161,220 | $477,027 | $1,129,475 | $1,006,400 | 8 | $1,008,830 | $318,894 | $991,571 |
| 2022 | $20,021,097 | $566,020 | $793,976 | $661,100 | 9 | $667,200 | $244,863 | $1,178,779 |
| 2021 | $20,481,127 | $17,038,729 | $2,116,228 | $1,783,650 | 10 | $1,789,150 | $8,947,704 | $940,009 |
| 2020 | $13,583,701 | $7,775,264 | $1,325,431 | $1,273,400 | 11 | — | $3,738,151 | $562,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for healthcare, community organizations, religious and Jewish organizations, and arts and heritage organizations.
Among the grantees, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta describes its mission as fostering a vibrant greater Atlanta Jewish community through programs and services that promote meaningful connections and Jewish values. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. Jewish Home Life Communities says it provides care and services for elderly and disabled people in a manner consistent with Jewish values. The Atlanta Jewish Film Society says it uses Jewish film to promote social and cultural understanding, while Hillels of Georgia describes its work as engaging and enriching Jewish students and building campus communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,918,625. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $1,000,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation for community wellness, $410,000 to Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta for community center operations, and $333,000 to Sarasota Memorial for a hospital. Other grants included $50,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League and The Birthright Israel Foundation, and $35,325 to Ahavath Achim Synagogue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sanford Orkin as president and Sherri Soriano, Laurie Ginburg, Michael Orkin, and Kenneth Orkin as directors.
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family is led by Sanford Orkin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sanford Orkin
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Orkin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Ginburg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Orkin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Soriano
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family
How much does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family give each year?
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family gave $1.9M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 8 grants.
What is Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's typical grant size?
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $147,587, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family that year got $367K on average.
Where does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family give grants?
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family gives mostly in Georgia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Wellness" (4 grants).
Who are Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's largest grantees?
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation ($1,000,000), Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta ($410,000) and Sarasota Memorial ($333,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family?
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for healthcare, community organizations, religious and Jewish organizations, and arts and heritage organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's EIN?
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1451650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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